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Illinois adult-use cannabis retailers can apply for medical permits, with DEA and tax benefits possible

Holding a medical license changes an operator’s regulatory status and makes them eligible to register with the DEA.

News August 13
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California county cuts cannabis taxes after short-lived automatic increase

San Luis Obispo County supervisors agreed to cut a cannabis tax, imposed on operators' gross receipts, back down…

News August 13
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The founders who reacquired their beverage brand from a cannabis MSO

LEVIA's founders sold their cannabis beverage brand to Ayr Wellness, then spent two years buying it back.

News August 13
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How federal marijuana rescheduling rewrites the rules for cannabis business leases

Schedule 3 lets medical cannabis operators deduct rent for the first time.

News August 12
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Will Congress save hemp THC beverages from the looming federal ban?

Hemp THC beverage operators are hopeful a bipartisan proposal to legalize and tax the sale of low-dose drinks…

News August 11
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How federal marijuana rescheduling changes the game for cannabis trademarks and IP protections

Federal marijuana rescheduling means more than tax relief. Operators should review what new steps they can take to…

News August 11
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US marijuana MSO Curaleaf plots $272 million hostile takeover of Aurora Cannabis

The company intends to launch a takeover bid for all outstanding Aurora shares, offering $4 per share in…

News August 11
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Senate extends temporary lifeline for hemp THC – and sets up fight with cannabis industry

Hemp and alcohol advocates have limited time to convince Congress to keep the $28 billion hemp sector alive…

News August 10
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New York legalizes cannabis sales at farmers’ markets, pop-up events

Licensed cannabis microbusinesses can now sell their products at pop-up venues such as farmers’ markets and community events.

News August 7
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Congress barely understands hemp THC. Lawmakers should learn and regulate – not ban

A hemp entrepreneur tried to convince members of Congress to save the hemp industry. She discovered lawmakers barely…

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